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SAFE Banking Act
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House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill
Legislation to ban federal interference with banks serving the cannabis industry was pulled from a federal funding bill after objections from Republican lawmakers.
Former NFL Stars Hint at Presidential Bid With Weed Platform
Former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon teased a presidential run recently, with fellow professional football player and cannabis entrepreneur Kyle Turley as his running mate.
Oregon Governor Rejects Cannabis Banking Bill
The bill would have created a task force to investigate the pros and cons of a public bank to serve cannabis businesses.
Weed Delivery Driver Robberies Spike in Michigan
A rash of cannabis delivery driver robberies is taking Michigan by storm.
Cory Booker Says Mitch McConnell Is Blocking Cannabis Bills
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey says that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is blocking cannabis reform bills from being passed by Congress.
SAFE Banking Act Left Out of Defense Spending Bill
Legislation that would grant legal cannabis businesses access to banking services was left out of the latest version of a defense spending bill released this week.
Schumer: Senate ‘Very Close’ To Passing SAFE Banking Act
The House of Representatives passed the bill for the sixth time earlier this year.
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Cannabis Banking Legislation
A poll commissioned by a national banking industry group has found that nearly two-thirds of U.S. voters support allowing financial institutions to provide banking services to legal cannabis businesses.
New Analysis of SAFE Banking Act Asks for 10 Amendments to Improve Equity
Former cannabis regulators release an extensive analysis describing the problems with the SAFE Banking Act, and how to improve it.
$100K of Weed, Inventory Stolen at Gunpoint From Oakland Dispensary
Police and C.R.A.F.T. Cannabis in Oakland are asking for help identifying the suspects.